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Morning Prayer (Online)

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us online for morning prayer, which comprises the prayerful reading of the scriptures and intercessory prayer.

This is led by the clergy from the cathedral or by others from their homes. Participants may either listen or take a speaking role.

For more information please visit https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/worship-music/prayer-study/

Midday Prayer (In-person)

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 15 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us in-person in the Lady Chapel for midday prayer, which comprises the prayerful reading of the scriptures and intercessory prayer.

This is led by the clergy from the cathedral or by others from their homes. Participants may either listen or take a speaking role.

For more information please visit https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/worship-music/prayer-study/

Monday Fellowship

Occurring
Monday 13 January 2025, Monday 10 February 2025, Monday 10 March 2025 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to attend, whether you wish to come monthly, as a one-off or dip in and out.

We would love to see you! All talks are followed by refreshments and the meetings begin with a prayer and hymn.

Today Elaine Appelbee will give a talk on her time walking the Camino de Santiago.

Evening Prayer (Online)

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us online for evening prayer, which comprises the prayerful reading of the scriptures and intercessory prayer.

This is led by the clergy from the cathedral or by others from their homes. Participants may either listen or take a speaking role.

For more information please visit https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/worship-music/prayer-study/

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to this contemplative service of Holy Communion.

The service takes place in St Aidan's Chapel.

Access to the cathedral is possible from 8am via the pedestrian gate on Stott Hill. On entering the cathedral through the North Porch, turn immediately left and walk up the side aisle to the far end of the cathedral (up two sets of short steps). St Aidan's Chapel is shortly on your left, down a couple of steps.

Members of the congregation routinely share breakfast together after the service in the Roof Top Café, and any visitors are most welcome to join them.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to this quiet, said service of Holy Communion, using Common Worship.

The service takes place in St Aidan's Chapel. On entering the cathedral through the North Porch, turn immediately left and walk up the side aisle to the far end of the cathedral (up two sets of short steps). St Aidan's Chapel is shortly on your left, down a couple of steps.

After the service, members of the congregation are invited to share a cup of tea or coffee together at the west end of the cathedral.

Wednesday@One Organ Recitals

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Our weekly organ recital series showcases top-class performers playing beautiful music from across the centuries in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The season is themed around Music in Times of War.

Entry is free and there is an optional buffet lunch at 12:30pm before the recital for £4. There is also a Retiring Collection towards the costs of the recitals.

You can find out more about the recital - and recitalist - in our weekly 'Notes from an Organist' interviews.

This season's organists:
8th Jan - Michael Haynes (Hexham Abbey) CANCELLED
15th Jan - Oliver Waterer (Selby Abbey)
22nd Jan - Emma Gibbins (Chelmsford Cathedral)
29th Jan - David Cowen (Leicester Cathedral)

5th Feb - John Hosking (Blackburn Cathedral)
12th Feb - Anthony Gray (St Wilfrid, Harrogate)

26th Feb - Will Campbell (Bradford Cathedral)

5th Mar - Pete Gunstone (Bradford Cathedral)
12th Mar - James Davy (Chelmsford)
19th Mar - Graham Thorpe (Bradford Cathedral)
26th Mar - Mark Brafield (Concert Organist)

2nd Apr - Victoria Ulriksen (Norway)
9th Apr - Alex Binns (Derby Cathedral)
16th Apr - Lee Ward (Fulneck School)

Chorister Compline

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 15 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Compline is sung by the choristers on Thursdays at 6:15pm. All are welcome to attend.

Historical Pilgrimage around Bradford Cathedral - Son et Lumiere

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Bradford Cathedral invites you to join us for an evening pilgrimage around this sacred space, where Christians have worshipped for almost 1400 years.

As we travel together around the building, the story of Bradford and its cathedral will unfold in words and music. We will hear the prayers, poetry, stories, hymns and music of former times and there will be opportunities for reflection and contemplation as we experience movement and stillness, sound and silence, symbols, story and song in this beautiful, spiritual place.

We will meet outside the North Door of Bradford Cathedral, to begin our pilgrimage, at 4:30pm.

*Please note that numbers are limited for these events. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Historical Pilgrimage around Bradford Cathedral - Son et Lumiere

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Bradford Cathedral invites you to join us for an evening pilgrimage around this sacred space, where Christians have worshipped for almost 1400 years.

As we travel together around the building, the story of Bradford and its cathedral will unfold in words and music. We will hear the prayers, poetry, stories, hymns and music of former times and there will be opportunities for reflection and contemplation as we experience movement and stillness, sound and silence, symbols, story and song in this beautiful, spiritual place.

We will meet outside the North Door of Bradford Cathedral, to begin our pilgrimage, at 7pm.

*Please note that numbers are limited for these events. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Holy Communion (BCP)

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to this quiet, said service of Holy Communion, following the form given in the Book of Common Prayer (1662).

This takes place in the Lady Chapel, at the eastern end of the cathedral. Access into the cathedral is possible via the pedestrian gate on Stott Hill from 7.45am.

Breakfast is shared after this service on the first Sunday of the month.

If you require any further information, please email worship@bradfordcathedral.org

Eucharist

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to the Sunday Eucharist, our focal act of worship for the Cathedral. In this service, we gather together in praise and prayer, we listen to the scriptures, and we share bread and wine together as Jesus commanded his disciples to do.

The liturgy follows the pattern of Common Worship and with elements of the service sung by the Cathedral Choir. The service is also live-streamed via the cathedral's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Please view or download the service booklet from our website.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

2025 marks 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea, which led to the formulation of the Nicene Creed. In a form of service prepared by the ecumenical community at Bose, Italy, and used worldwide in this week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we will reflect on the story of Martha’s confession of faith in Jesus and his question to Martha: “Do you believe this?”

Holocaust Memorial Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

This Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. All are invited to mark the occasion at a special service of Choral Evensong, led by the clergy and choir of the Cathedral.

Alpha

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Curious about faith?

Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.

Alpha is for the open-minded, the curious, and those who want to explore a little bit more about what life is all about. Each session involves food, film and a discussion where it’s an opportunity for you to say whatever you like in an informal, relaxed way.

At each Alpha session, you’ll be hosted in a small group and watch an episode on a different question of faith – then you have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think. You can say anything you like, or nothing at all. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there’s no pressure to come back.

The course runs for 9 weeks from 29th January to 26th March, every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9pm.

To express your interest, please email alpha@bradfordcathedral.org

Ecclesiastical Textiles' Tour

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Bradford Cathedral is fortunate enough to have in its collection a number of beautiful, intricate and historically significant ecclesiastical textiles. These include altar frontals and other textiles designed by Morris & Co., the Leek Embroidery Society, Bradfordian artist Ernest Sichel and renowned Bradfordian embroiderer, Louisa Pesel, who designed an altar frontal that was worked on by shell-shocked soldiers during World War One. There are also contemporary textiles designed by Polly Meynell.

Join us as we tour the Cathedral, seeing these stunning textiles in situ- some of which are rarely on display- and hearing the fascinating stories behind them.

Light refreshments will be available after the tours.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Ecclesiastical Textiles' Tour (Later Slot)

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Bradford Cathedral is fortunate enough to have in its collection a number of beautiful, intricate and historically significant ecclesiastical textiles. These include altar frontals and other textiles designed by Morris & Co., the Leek Embroidery Society, Bradfordian artist Ernest Sichel and renowned Bradfordian embroiderer, Louisa Pesel, who designed an altar frontal that was worked on by shell-shocked soldiers during World War One. There are also contemporary textiles designed by Polly Meynell.

Join us as we tour the Cathedral, seeing these stunning textiles in situ- some of which are rarely on display- and hearing the fascinating stories behind them.

Light refreshments will be available after the tours.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Choral Eucharist - Candlemas (livestreamed)

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Candlemas is the third and final festival of the Church's season of Christmas. In this festival, Christians celebrate that Jesus came to save not just his own people, but the whole world.

All are welcome to the Sunday Eucharist, our focal act of worship for the Cathedral. In this service, we gather together in praise and prayer, we listen to the scriptures, and we share bread and wine together as Jesus commanded his disciples to do.

The liturgy follows the pattern of Common Worship and with elements of the service sung by the Cathedral Choir. The service is also live-streamed via the cathedral's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Please view or download the Weekly News Sheet from our website (when available).

Bradford Come & Sing Candlemas

Occurring
for 5 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

oin Bradford Cathedral Consort for our Candlemas Carol Service
Meet the cathedral’s Director of Music and the choir’s voluntary singers, and join in the sectional rehearsals with newly-appointed alto, tenor and bass Section Leads, and Lay Clerks who are supported by Cathedral Music Trust.

You’ll also hear from the cathedral’s music team about the work of the cathedral choir, and we will be pleased to update you on Cathedral Music Trust’s own programmes.

Schedule

1pm Arrival & Registration
1.30pm Full & Sectional Rehearsals
4pm Tea break & Presentations
5pm Candlemas Carol Service
6.15pm Event ends

This event is suitable for those who can read music. Note that scores will be available digitally before the event.

Country By Candlelight

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Calling all country music fans… we’ve got a show guaranteed to heal your Achy Breaky Heart! Country By Candlelight is finally here, so it’s time to ‘pour yourself a cup of ambition’ and get ready to dance the night away!

Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, forget your 9 to 5, as you experience the biggest and best of country music, like never before – all performed live by candlelight at Bradford Cathedral!

Get ready to hear all your favourite hits, from Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Kenny Rogers, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, John Denver, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and many more!
We’ve got tonight… who needs tomorrow? So, grab your Country Girl and a glass of Tennessee Whiskey, because it’s time to book your tickets to the ultimate Country music experience!

1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm – 7:30pm

2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm – 9:45pm

Legal Service - Racial Justice Sunday, + Smitha Prasadam preaching

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Join us for the Bradford & District Legal Service 2025, with the Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam preaching for Racial Justice Sunday. Please be seated by 10:45am.

Healing Eucharist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Jesus’ ministry of healing continues through the Church today. All are welcome to join us for a service of Choral Eucharist, during which there will be the opportunity to receive prayer for healing, for yourself or for someone else, including anointing with oil.

Max Baillie- Bach to Beyond

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Virtuoso violinist Max Baillie is celebrated for his creativity and versatility, bringing an extraordinary range of styles to life through his performances. A graduate of the Yehudi Menuhin School and Christ's College, Cambridge, Max's artistry spans centuries and genres, captivating audiences worldwide.

For this special solo recital, Max draws on his deep expertise to present Bach to Beyond!, showcasing the violin's limitless potential. From the timeless elegance of Bach's suites and the fiery virtuosity of Ysaye's "Ballade" to his own innovative compositions, Max transforms the violin into a symphony of sounds, weaving together tradition and innovation.

Join Max for a musical journey that transcends boundaries, embracing the rustic, the celestial, and the visionary.

Programme:
JS Bach / Folk medley from the C major Suite
Fritz Kreisler / Recitativ and Rondo
G. Enescu / Air în stil Românesc
JS Bach / B minor Partita Allemande, Double & M Baillie triple
M Baillie: Jungle Book Variations
Prokofiev Solo Sonata: mvmt 3
JS Bach 6th Suite in D major
M Baillie: Through the Stargate (based on Bach's B minor Partita)
JS Bach Chaconne
Ysaye 'Ballade' solo sonata no.3

Half-Term Family Activities (Morning Session)

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Join us for more free family activities during the half-term holiday, as we welcome the spring with some lovely craft activities involving nature, flowers and woodland creatures and we celebrate being part of Bradford 2025, City of Culture!

As well as these activities, there will be colouring, quizzes and family-friendly guided tours at 11am and 2pm. You are also welcome to visit the Cathedral with your family and do your own self-guided tour.

All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

Half-Term Family Activities (Afternoon Session)

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Join us for more free family activities during the half-term holiday, as we welcome the spring with some lovely craft activities involving nature, flowers and woodland creatures and we celebrate being part of Bradford 2025, City of Culture!

As well as these activities, there will be colouring, quizzes and family-friendly guided tours at 11am and 2pm. You are also welcome to visit the Cathedral with your family and do your own self-guided tour.

All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

Beacon of Hope

Occurring
for 6 days, 6 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

This exhibition presents the creative voices of students from Carlton Bolling School, young people whose art emerges from the crucibles of life in our intercultural, interfaith city. Many of these students, primarily from Muslim backgrounds, are sharing their work with the public for the first time, inviting us to see them as they see themselves. In partnership with the Cathedral, this initiative not only opens doors into the arts for these students but also offers a glimpse of resilience, strength, and hope—a prophetic testament to their experiences and aspirations as they navigate paths toward creative futures.

You can also join us for the opening event on Monday 10th February and the presentation event on Wednesday 26th February.

The exhibition is open daily 10am- 4pm excluding Sunday 2nd March.

80s Anthems By Candlelight

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Calling 80s music fans “Everywhere”… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, LIVE!

Featuring an incredible cast of world-class singers and epic live band, get ready to ‘Turn Back Time’ and experience ‘The Best’ of the 80s, at this euphoric celebration of live music!

Expect to hear the biggest hits by your favourite artists, including Bon Jovi, Prince, George Michael, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Erasure, Queen, Madonna, a-ha and many more, all performed live by candlelight!

It’s time to show the 80s “A Little Respect”, so get ready to “Dance With Somebody”, and sing the night away, at the ultimate throwback concert!

1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm

2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm

Bradford Faith Trail

Occurring
Saturday 01 March 2025, Saturday 05 April 2025, Saturday 03 May 2025, Saturday 07 June 2025, Saturday 05 July 2025, Saturday 02 August 2025, Saturday 06 September 2025, Saturday 04 October 2025 at for 5 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Ever wondered what’s in a church, masjid, mandir or gurdwara? The Bradford Faith Trail offers a unique opportunity to discover a little bit about Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Christian (Roman Catholic and Church of England) faith buildings, about the faiths within and how they link into Bradford’s local community culture and faith heritage.

The Bradford Faith Trail takes in five fascinating places of worship. You can visit as many places of worship as you like – each place of worship will be open for set times and you will be shown round by experienced guides who are there to answer your questions, and to make your visit more informative and enjoyable. You will then be accompanied to the next venue.

The Faith Trail normally takes place on the first Saturday of the month from March-October and can be walked on foot in a day. The whole trail starts at 10am at St Peter’s Catholic Church and finishes at approx 3:45pm at Bradford Cathedral.

The 2025 dates:
Saturday 1st March
Saturday 5th April
Saturday 3th May
Saturday 7st June
Saturday 5th July
Saturday 2nd August
Saturday 6th September
Saturday 4th October

Booking is essential. If you would like more information or to book a place please e-mail faithtrail@bradfordcathedral.org as the first contact, or call 01274 77 77 20. Booking closes on the Wednesday before each Faith Trail date.

The Liturgy of Ash Wednesday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

"Remember that you are dust". Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent with an opportunity to embrace both our finitude and the mercy and power of God.

World Day of Prayer service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Each one of us was made with care and love by God. When we can receive this profound truth, everything in our life changes and we begin to radiate and shine from within. We also learn how to treat every other person as made wonderful by God. This service will invite us to notice aspects of our divinely created bodies that we often take for granted.

Anglican Network of Intercultural Churches Conference

Occurring
for 2 days, 4 hours
Venue
Fountains Church
Address
Fountains Church, Fountains Church Glydegate Square Bradford, BD5 0BQ, United Kingdom

The Anglican Network of Intercultural Churches has established itself as a significant resource for the Church of England to advocate for racial justice, promote global cultural awareness, champion God’s great commission to all nations and to encourage rehearsals for heavenly worship.

The ANIC annual conference is a time to gather with other intercultural churches from across the UK to encourage, equip and build greater capacity for effective intercultural mission. The Third Annual ANIC Conference will encourage us to ask ‘how will we ‘make disciples of all nations’ in our different contexts?

Morris & Co. Stained Glass Window Tour of Bradford Cathedral

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

On 24th March it will be 191 years since the birth of William Morris. To celebrate the life and work of this remarkable man, join us for a special Morris & Co. stained glass window tour of Bradford Cathedral on Saturday 22nd March.

The famous Victorian artist and designer William Morris founded Morris & Co. and, along with renowned figures such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown, created many pieces of stunning stained glass, some early examples of which are on display in four locations in Bradford Cathedral. The stained glass also includes a figure, recently discovered to have been designed by William De Morgan.

* The tour will also include an appreciation of the magnificent West Window, a beautiful Pre-Raphaelite window designed by Heaton, Butler and Bayne.

Light refreshments will be available after the tours.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Morris & Co. Stained Glass Window Tour of Bradford Cathedral

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

On 24th March it will be 191 years since the birth of William Morris. To celebrate the life and work of this remarkable man, join us for a special Morris & Co. stained glass window tour of Bradford Cathedral on Saturday 22nd March.

The famous Victorian artist and designer William Morris founded Morris & Co. and, along with renowned figures such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown, created many pieces of stunning stained glass, some early examples of which are on display in four locations in Bradford Cathedral. The stained glass also includes a figure, recently discovered to have been designed by William De Morgan.

* The tour will also include an appreciation of the magnificent West Window, a beautiful Pre-Raphaelite window designed by Heaton, Butler and Bayne.

Light refreshments will be available after the tours.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

The Music of U2 By Candlelight

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Calling all U2 super fans... we’ve found exactly what you’re looking for! The Music Of U2 By Candlelight is finally here and it’s guaranteed to be an Unforgettable Fire!

Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and epic live band, this concert might be Even Better Than The Real Thing! Prepare for a City Of Blinding (Candle)Lights, as you experience U2s biggest hits like never before!

Get ready to hear all your favourites, from ‘One’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Beautiful Day’ to ‘Pride’, ‘Vertigo’ and many more, all performed live by candlelight.


This incredible concert is going ahead With Or Without You, so don’t wait Until The End Of The World, book your tickets now for the Sweetest Thing you’ll see all year!

1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm
2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm

The Music of U2 By Candlelight

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Calling all U2 super fans... we’ve found exactly what you’re looking for! The Music Of U2 By Candlelight is finally here and it’s guaranteed to be an Unforgettable Fire!

Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and epic live band, this concert might be Even Better Than The Real Thing! Prepare for a City Of Blinding (Candle)Lights, as you experience U2s biggest hits like never before!

Get ready to hear all your favourites, from ‘One’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Beautiful Day’ to ‘Pride’, ‘Vertigo’ and many more, all performed live by candlelight.


This incredible concert is going ahead With Or Without You, so don’t wait Until The End Of The World, book your tickets now for the Sweetest Thing you’ll see all year!

1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm
2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm

Choral Eucharist - Mothering Sunday (livestreamed)

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Historically, Mothering Sunday was a day for all Christians to visit the "mother" church of their area. You are welcome to join us for that reason, or simply to celebrate the gift of motherhood in all its forms.

All are welcome to the Sunday Eucharist, our focal act of worship for the Cathedral. In this service, we gather together in praise and prayer, we listen to the scriptures, and we share bread and wine together as Jesus commanded his disciples to do.

The liturgy follows the pattern of Common Worship and with elements of the service sung by the Cathedral Choir. The service is also live-streamed via the cathedral's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Bradford Cathedral Easter Holiday Family Activities (Morning Session)

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Join us for more free family activities during the Easter holiday, with crafts, colouring, trails, quizzes and fun for all the family.

Family-friendly guided tours take place at 11am and 2pm. You are also welcome to visit the Cathedral with your family and do your own self-guided tour.

All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

Bradford Cathedral Easter Holiday Family Activities (Afternoon Session)

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Join us for more free family activities during the Easter holiday, with crafts, colouring, trails, quizzes and fun for all the family.

Family-friendly guided tours take place at 11am and 2pm. You are also welcome to visit the Cathedral with your family and do your own self-guided tour.

All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

The Music of Taylor Swift By Candlelight

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Swifties, get ready to Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it’s pure Magic! A night of your Wildest Dreams awaits, with breathtaking live performances of Taylor’s biggest hits in an unforgettable candlelit setting.

Featuring a Fearless live band and All Star vocalists, this is your chance to dive headfirst into Taylor’s iconic hits, reimagined in a way that will leave you Daydreaming With Your Eyes Wide Open.

From Cruel Summer to Blank Space and All Too Well to Style, this concert delivers an energy that truly Hits Different. Watch the Lights Shine Bright as the music surrounds you, in an evening straight out of your Love Story.

Don’t wait - tickets are selling fast, and you won’t want to miss this Once in a Lifetime event. Get ready to step into the spotlight and make memories that will last Forever and Always at The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight!
1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm
2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm

Re:Imagine Intercultural Conversation

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

A series of events designed by Bradford Cathedral and the University of Bradford to explore complex issues in a welcoming, creative environment. Together, we’ll go beyond familiar perspectives, sparking new ideas for Bradford’s shared future. As we celebrate our city’s rich and diverse culture, these gatherings will invite all to contribute to the entrepreneurial spirit that has defined Bradford’s resilience and ingenuity. Each event will be unique, yet all will feature one common theme: innovative ideas to shape a sustainable and inclusive future for everyone.

Art of Andalucia

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

"ART OF ANDALUCIA" is a captivating celebration of Daniel Martinez's exceptional artistry in the world of flamenco. This unique concert offers a full immersion into the essence of flamenco, featuring a carefully curated selection of Daniel's most celebrated works from his discography, including his award-winning production "Art of Believing" and his latest masterpiece, "Andalucia." Additionally, the concert will provide an exclusive sneak peek into his eagerly awaited third album, offering the audience an exclusive first listen to some of his new music.

"ART OF ANDALUCIA" is not just a music concert; it's an homage to the rich tradition of flamenco dance. Daniel Martinez strives to achieve a harmonious balance between music and dance, elevating the latter to a starring role in the show. To realise this vision, the concert will showcase two extraordinary dancers whose artistry and passion are set to ignite the stage, taking the audience on a sensory journey through the heart of Andalucia. Daniel will compose and create original music specifically for each dancer's choreography, which will be uniquely choreographed exclusively for this production and can only be seen on this tour. This meticulous alignment of music and movement ensures a seamless and immersive experience, celebrating the profound connection between flamenco music and dance.

One of the dancers, the world-renowned Angel Reyes, will grace the stage with his extraordinary talent. Angel, a member of Manuel Liñan's company, has also distinguished himself for many years as the second dancer in Jesus Carmona's company. Globally celebrated for his impeccable technique and fiery passion, his performances are mesmerising, leaving the audience spellbound and deeply moved. His presence in "ART OF ANDALUCIA" elevates the concert to an unmissable cultural event, bringing a unique and electrifying energy.

Joining Angel is the fantastic Gabriela Pouso, the exceptional dancer for the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company. Since its beginnings, Gabriela has been an integral part of the company, performing on the biggest and most important stages across the UK. She was instrumental in the company's success when they won the prestigious Herald Angel Award, captivating the more than 60,000 people who have attended their concerts since 2017. Her performances blend elegance, grace, and intensity, enthralling audiences with every movement.

The experience is completed by the presence of their stunning singers and palmeros Inma Montero and Danielo Olivera, who bring pure soul and heart to flamenco, along with percussionist Julian Ticotico whose rhythm will be the pulse of an unforgettable night. Additionally, there will be a total of eight musicians on stage, each contributing their mastery to create a symphony of sounds that will transport you to Andalucia. "ART OF ANDALUCIA" is not just a concert; it is a cultural encounter, a fusion of music and dance that aims to bring the magic of flamenco beyond the borders of Spain, directly to the heart of the United Kingdom. Prepare to be part of a night where passion, art, and tradition intertwine to create something truly extraordinary. Immerse yourself in this vibrant celebration of Andalucian culture and let the spirit of flamenco envelop you in a unique and unforgettable experience.

Cathedrals Cycle Relay 2025 (Launch Event) - Save the Date

Occurring
for 5 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Launched during Bike Week 2021, the Cathedrals Cycle Route is an almost 2,000 mile route that travels between all 42 English Church of England cathedrals. The annual relay - where riders can take part in individual legs of the route - returns in 2025, and will start at Bradford Cathedral as Bradford celebrates being the UK City of Culture.

The launch event will be held here on Saturday 24th May at 10:30am, with live music, speeches and special guests, before we head off on a cycle (at around 11:30am) to Wakefield Cathedral via Dewsbury Minster.

Booking will open soon but e-mail events@bradfordcathedral.org to express your interest.

The ride is a total of around 20 miles. The distance to Dewsbury Minster is around 12 miles with an additional 8 miles to Wakefield Cathedral. Participants in the ride are welcome to cycle some or all of it, and can return back to the start by train from either Dewsbury or Wakefield. We expect riders will leave in waves depending on their availability.

The cut off time for arrival at Wakefield Cathedral (for refreshments and welcome) will be around 3:30pm, when their evening prayer begins.

You can find out more about the Cathedrals Cycle Route on the Cycling UK website.

G4 Christmas

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

Step into G4's world of vocal enchantment, as they take you on a breathtaking musical journey with beautifully-blended voices, within an idyllic sacred setting.

Ignite your Christmas spirit with a sprinkling of G4’s yuletide magic. Nourish your soul with their extraordinary and unique renditions of traditional carols, sacred contemplations, classical favourites and modern festive hits including Silent Night, O Holy Night, All I Want for Christmas, Walking in the Air, When a Child is Born and The 12 Days of Christmas.

With mesmerising harmonies and impeccable showmanship it’s no wonder this hotly-anticipated tour sells out year after year, where the guys leave you with chills of delight and a heart full of Christmas cheer.

After the show you’ll dash, dance and prance your holly jolly way all the way home, having no doubt experienced something more precious than gold, frankincense and myrrh!

VIP 'Meet and Greet' tickets are available.
#G4Christmas

To book tickets please go to https://events.ticketbooth.eu/event/g4-christmas-bradford-cathedral-2025
For wheelchair/carer and group bookings - https://www.g4official.com/ticketenquiries

Alpha

Occurring
Tuesday 16 January 2024, Tuesday 23 January 2024, Tuesday 30 January 2024, Tuesday 06 February 2024, Tuesday 20 February 2024, Tuesday 27 February 2024, Tuesday 05 March 2024, Tuesday 12 March 2024, Tuesday 19 March 2024, Tuesday 26 March 2024 at for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Curious about faith?

Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. At each Alpha session, you’ll be hosted in a small group, enjoy dinner together, and watch an episode on a different question of faith – then you have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think. You can say anything you like, or nothing at all.

Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there’s no pressure to come back.

Alpha takes place over 11 evenings, starting on Tuesday, January 9, and includes a day away on Saturday, March 2.

If you're unsure, you are most welcome to come to the first session (or first few sessions) as a taster event.

If you are thinking about coming, please sign up below to let us know and to help us to prepare.

Wednesday@One Organ Recitals

Occurring
Wednesday 04 October 2023, Wednesday 11 October 2023, Wednesday 18 October 2023, Wednesday 01 November 2023, Wednesday 08 November 2023, Wednesday 15 November 2023, Wednesday 22 November 2023, Wednesday 29 November 2023, Wednesday 06 December 2023, Wednesday 13 December 2023 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Our weekly organ recital series showcases top-class performers playing beautiful music from across the centuries in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere,

This season's theme is 'Fireworks and Fanfares: Celebrating the Return of the Organ.'
Entry is free and there is an optional buffet lunch at 12:30pm before the recital for £4. There is also a Retiring Collection towards the costs of the recitals,

This season's organists:

4th October - Gordon Stewart (Organist Emeritus, Huddersfield Town Hall)
11th October - Andrew Prior (London)
18th October - Graham Thorpe (Bradford) and Anthony Gray (Bradford) - Organ Duets

1st November - Stefan Donner (Vienna)
8th November - Ed Jones (Wakefield)
15th November - Pierre Zevort (France)
22nd November - Graham Thorpe (Bradford)
29th November - Anthony Gray (Bradford)
6th December - Hannah Parry (London)
13th December - George Inscoe (Croydon)

Monday Fellowship

Occurring
Monday 09 January 2023, Monday 13 February 2023, Monday 13 March 2023, Monday 17 April 2023, Monday 15 May 2023, Monday 12 June 2023, Monday 10 July 2023, Monday 14 August 2023, Monday 11 September 2023, Monday 09 October 2023, Monday 13 November 2023, Monday 11 December 2023 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Monday Fellowship features a varied programme of interesting speakers and two annual social events. The monthly talk is followed by refreshments and social time.

Everybody is most welcome, whether you wish to be a regular participant or join the meetings from time to time or as a one-off, when the subject interests you.

Monday Fellowship programme

Monday June 12th: Jeffrey Long MBE – My Charity Work
Monday July 10th: Revd. Ned Lunn: My Involvement with Arts & Faith
Monday August 14th: Summer Fellowship: Cream Tea at the Deanery
Monday September 11th: TBC
Monday October 9th: Mary White: The Bronte Family
Monday November 13th: Maggie Myers: Abraham Sharp (1653-1742) – Bradford’s world-renowned astronomer and mathematician, whose memorial is in Bradford Cathedral
Monday December 11th: Christmas Fellowship: Carols, stories, poems, food and fellowship at Christmas

The Deposition of Christ

Occurring
Wednesday 22 February 2023, Thursday 23 February 2023, Friday 24 February 2023, Saturday 25 February 2023, Monday 27 February 2023, Tuesday 28 February 2023, Wednesday 01 March 2023, Thursday 02 March 2023, Friday 03 March 2023, Saturday 04 March 2023, Monday 06 March 2023, Tuesday 07 March 2023, Wednesday 08 March 2023, Thursday 09 March 2023, Friday 10 March 2023, Saturday 11 March 2023, Monday 13 March 2023, Tuesday 14 March 2023, Wednesday 15 March 2023, Thursday 16 March 2023, Friday 17 March 2023, Saturday 18 March 2023, Monday 20 March 2023, Tuesday 21 March 2023, Wednesday 22 March 2023, Thursday 23 March 2023, Friday 24 March 2023, Saturday 25 March 2023, Monday 27 March 2023, Tuesday 28 March 2023, Wednesday 29 March 2023, Thursday 30 March 2023, Friday 31 March 2023, Saturday 01 April 2023, Monday 03 April 2023, Tuesday 04 April 2023, Wednesday 05 April 2023, Thursday 06 April 2023, Friday 07 April 2023 at for 6 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

The Deposition of Christ, by Simon Rice, is a moment in the gospel accounts when Jesus was taken down from the cross to be laid in the tomb. It is a passing moment; a necessary transition in the story but captured here on canvas.

The painting, however, is surprising and jarring. It is both realistic and surreal. It is muted and dark but with splashes of colour. There are expected figures alongside anachronistic objects. It is an expression of an artist wrestling to make sense of his subject.

The painting is accompanied by the story of the artist's evolution of the piece and, so, the process becomes just as important as the final piece.

The exhibition is open during the Cathedral's regular opening times, and around services.

Lent Group: Failure

Occurring
Sunday 26 February 2023, Sunday 05 March 2023, Sunday 12 March 2023, Sunday 19 March 2023, Sunday 26 March 2023, Sunday 02 April 2023 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

This group will meet weekly during Lent to reflect on the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book, 'Failure: What Jesus Said About Sin, Mistakes and Messing Stuff Up', written by Emma Ineson.

We will meet after the Sunday Eucharist 12pm for discussion of a chapter of the book (and possibly a light lunch!), concluding with short time of prayer.

For further details of the book, see the SPCK website.

Some copies of the book are available from the Cathedral shop and on our online shop.

Another group is meeting on Wednesdays at 7.30pm.

Time For Carers

Occurring
Tuesday 07 March 2023, Tuesday 21 March 2023 at for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Do you help to look after someone because of health, age, or disability – this could be family, a neighbour or friend (acting as an unpaid carer)?

Would you like to meet other people who are carers for a chat, have some ‘time out’ for yourself and take part in some free fun activities?

The Time for Carers group at the De Lacy Centre takes place on alternate Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon.

If you’d like to come along, please contact carerhub@bdct.nhs.uk or call 01274 521112.

If you call when we’re not available, please leave a message with your name and number, we promise we will call you back.

We can also provide:
a listening ear to hear about your experience as a carer and pass any issues on to the right person
information to help you in your caring role
support for you or help you find other organisations that may be able to help

Queen by Candlelight

Occurring
Friday 24 March 2023, Saturday 25 March 2023 at for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed in the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by candlelight.

English Tourism Week: Written in Stone

Occurring
Friday 17 March 2023, Saturday 18 March 2023, Monday 20 March 2023, Tuesday 21 March 2023, Wednesday 22 March 2023, Thursday 23 March 2023, Friday 24 March 2023, Saturday 25 March 2023 at for 6 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Discover more about what is #WrittenInStone in Bradford Cathedral, with a new video debuting every day across our social media, plus you can come in and visit the Cathedral to discover them in person - pick up a copy of the map from our welcome desk!

Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Occurring
Friday 14 July 2023, Saturday 15 July 2023 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Featuring a cast of West End Singers and a live band, join us for a ‘landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!

This incredible show will feature best loved songs including ‘Little Lies’, ‘The Chain’, ‘Rhiannon’, ‘Don’t Stop’ and many more, performed at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by Candlelight.

So ‘Go Your Own Way’, release your inner ‘Gypsy’ and book your tickets now as this really is the concert of ‘Dreams’!

Eagles by Candlelight

Occurring
Friday 04 August 2023, Saturday 05 August 2023 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Featuring a cast of West End Singers and an incredible live band, ‘Take It Easy’ and join us at the ‘Hotel California’ for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits as you have never heard them before!

This epic show features over 20 Eagles favourites including New Kid In Town, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise and How Long! Performed at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by Candlelight - this euphoric concert promises to be a real feast for your ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ and will ‘Take It to the Limit!’

Eagles fans everywhere are ‘Desperado’ for a ticket, so grab your ‘Witchy Woman’ and book tickets now for ‘One of These Nights’ to avoid any ‘Heartache Tonight’!

Wednesday@One Organ Recital - Summer Season

Occurring
Wednesday 26 April 2023, Wednesday 03 May 2023, Wednesday 10 May 2023, Wednesday 17 May 2023, Wednesday 24 May 2023, Wednesday 07 June 2023, Wednesday 14 June 2023, Wednesday 21 June 2023, Wednesday 28 June 2023, Wednesday 05 July 2023 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Our weekly organ recital series showcases top-class performers playing beautiful music from across the centuries in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The series will feature ‘Music for Royal Occasions‘. As ever, lunch is offered at 12:30, and the recitals begin at 13:00.

26th April – Darius Battiwalla (Leeds)
3rd May – Pete Gunstone (Bradford) – Including a performance of Crown Imperial
10th May – Matthew Kelley (Chelmsford)
17th May – Gerben Budding (The Netherlands)
24th May – Graham Thorpe (Bradford)

7th June – Graham Thorpe (Bradford)
14th June – Frederick Hohman (USA)
21st June – Stefan Piotrowicz (Leeds
28th June – Alessandro Bianchi (Switzerland)
5th July – William Saunders

Wednesday@One Organ Recitals

Occurring
Wednesday 10 January 2024, Wednesday 17 January 2024, Wednesday 24 January 2024, Wednesday 31 January 2024, Wednesday 07 February 2024, Wednesday 14 February 2024, Wednesday 21 February 2024, Wednesday 28 February 2024, Wednesday 06 March 2024, Wednesday 13 March 2024, Wednesday 20 March 2024, Wednesday 27 March 2024 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Our weekly organ recital series showcases top-class performers playing beautiful music from across the centuries in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

This season's theme is 'Trios and Trio Sonatas' which features JS Bach's six trio sonatas in full
Entry is free and there is an optional buffet lunch at 12:30pm before the recital for £4. There is also a Retiring Collection towards the costs of the recitals,

This season's organists:

10th January - Michał Szostak (Poland)
17th January - Ian Shaw (London)
24th January - Graham Thorpe (Bradford)
31st January - Christopher Rathbone (Ilkley)

7th February - James Bowstead (Wakefield)
14th February - Anthony Gray (Bradford) - Ash Wednesday
21st February - Louisa Denby (Cambridge)
28th February - Anthony Gritten (London)

6th March - Hilary Punnett (London) - International Women's Day
13th March - Ashley Wagner (Birmingham)
20th March - Alex Woodrow (Leeds Minster)
27th March - Keith Wright (York) - Holy Week

Bradford Faith Trail

Occurring
Saturday 02 March 2024, Saturday 06 April 2024, Saturday 04 May 2024, Saturday 01 June 2024, Saturday 06 July 2024, Saturday 03 August 2024, Saturday 07 September 2024, Saturday 05 October 2024 at for 5 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Ever wondered what’s in a church, masjid, mandir or gurdwara? The Bradford Faith Trail offers a unique opportunity to discover a little bit about Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Christian (Roman Catholic and Church of England) faith buildings, about the faiths within and how they link into Bradford’s local community culture and faith heritage.

The Bradford Faith Trail takes in five fascinating places of worship. You can visit as many places of worship as you like – each place of worship will be open for set times and you will be shown round by experienced guides who are there to answer your questions, and to make your visit more informative and enjoyable. You will then be accompanied to the next venue.

The Faith Trail normally takes place on the first Saturday of the month from March-October and can be walked on foot in a day. The whole trail starts at 10am at St Peter’s Catholic Church and finishes at approx 3:45pm at Bradford Cathedral

Booking is essential. If you would like more information or to book a place please e-mail education@bradfordcathedral.org as the first contact, or call 01274 77 77 20. Booking closes on the Wednesday before each Faith Trail date.

ACT Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Occurring
Thursday 27 July 2023, Friday 28 July 2023 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

See Shakespeare's classic comedy in the beautiful grounds of Bradford Cathedral.

Four star crossed lovers run away to the Athenian forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen involving Bottom, one of the ‘Rude Mechanicals’, who are rehearsing their play for the Duke of Athens’ wedding in the forest. Will the lovers find true love? Will the fairies make peace? And will the Mechanicals get to perform their play?

ACT Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Occurring
Saturday 29 July 2023 at for 45 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

See Shakespeare's classic comedy in the beautiful grounds of Bradford Cathedral.

Four star crossed lovers run away to the Athenian forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen involving Bottom, one of the ‘Rude Mechanicals’, who are rehearsing their play for the Duke of Athens’ wedding in the forest. Will the lovers find true love? Will the fairies make peace? And will the Mechanicals get to perform their play?

Said Evening Prayer

Occurring
Sunday 16 July 2023, Sunday 23 July 2023, Sunday 06 August 2023, Sunday 20 August 2023, Sunday 02 June 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Join us for 'Said Evening Prayer' in the Lady Chapel during the summer.

Intercultured Festival: Wellbeing Series - Sound Bath with Laura Krewitz

Occurring
Thursday 19 October 2023, Thursday 26 October 2023 at for 1 hour
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Lay down, close your eyes, and bathe in the sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice. This cleansing, therapeutic session aims to relax your body and mind and guide you into a deep state of meditation.

We recommend you bring a mat, cushion, and blanket to ensure full comfort and a restful, meditative session.

Booking details to follow.

Journeys of Hope

Occurring
Thursday 05 October 2023, Friday 06 October 2023, Saturday 07 October 2023, Monday 09 October 2023, Tuesday 10 October 2023, Wednesday 11 October 2023, Thursday 12 October 2023, Friday 13 October 2023, Saturday 14 October 2023, Wednesday 18 October 2023, Thursday 19 October 2023, Friday 20 October 2023, Saturday 21 October 2023, Monday 23 October 2023, Tuesday 24 October 2023, Wednesday 25 October 2023, Thursday 26 October 2023, Friday 27 October 2023, Saturday 28 October 2023, Monday 30 October 2023, Tuesday 31 October 2023, Wednesday 01 November 2023, Thursday 02 November 2023, Friday 03 November 2023, Saturday 04 November 2023, Monday 06 November 2023, Tuesday 07 November 2023, Wednesday 08 November 2023, Thursday 09 November 2023, Friday 10 November 2023, Saturday 11 November 2023, Monday 13 November 2023, Tuesday 14 November 2023 at for 6 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Bradford is a place of travellers who built a common home together. The stories of crossing into Bradford are stories of departures and of arrivals; some forced others chosen.

For some the life before Bradford is tinged with sadness of pain while others hold onto that previous life with pride and delight. Some have found the life in Bradford challenging and hard while others have thrived and discovered new life. All these stories shape our present and feed our future.

By hearing the stories of first generation arrivals from different parts of the world we hope all Bradfordians will be encouraged to share their own journeys to this place and time.

We are looking to find shared commonality in our different individual stories and identify ourselves in the larger social narratives that have shaped our collective culture.

In partnership with the University we are hosting an exhibition of Ugandan Asian migration stories, alongside stories from the Windrush Community. These two exhibitions will open up dialogue between different journeys of hope from two communities who continue to tell important, positive stories of Bradford’s own black history as well as stories of migration to our city of sanctuary.

Pop-up Café Open

Occurring
Friday 04 August 2023, Saturday 05 August 2023, Monday 07 August 2023, Tuesday 08 August 2023, Wednesday 09 August 2023, Friday 11 August 2023, Saturday 12 August 2023, Monday 14 August 2023, Tuesday 15 August 2023, Wednesday 16 August 2023, Friday 18 August 2023, Saturday 19 August 2023, Monday 21 August 2023, Tuesday 22 August 2023, Wednesday 23 August 2023, Friday 25 August 2023, Saturday 26 August 2023, Tuesday 29 August 2023, Wednesday 30 August 2023, Friday 01 September 2023, Saturday 02 September 2023 at for 3 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Until Wednesday 2nd September 2023 we are running a special Pop-up Café from the Bradford Cathedral kitchen.

The Pop-up Café is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am - 2pm, though please check on our social media page or what's on page before visiting for any changes to these opening times

We sell a range of items from teas and coffees, to cakes, freshly-made soups and made-to-order sandwiches.

We accept both cash and card payments, and you can eat-in or take-away.

Lent Group: Failure

Occurring
Wednesday 01 March 2023, Wednesday 08 March 2023, Wednesday 15 March 2023, Wednesday 22 March 2023, Wednesday 29 March 2023, Wednesday 05 April 2023 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

This group will meet weekly during Lent to reflect on the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book, 'Failure: What Jesus Said About Sin, Mistakes and Messing Stuff Up', written by Emma Ineson.

We will meet at 7.30pm for coffee and (hopefully!) cake, followed by discussion of a chapter of the book, concluding with short time of prayer.

For further details of the book, see the SPCK website.

Some copies of the book are available from the Cathedral shop and on our online shop.

Another group is meeting on Sundays at 12pm.

The Bible Course

Occurring
Tuesday 23 April 2024, Tuesday 07 May 2024, Tuesday 21 May 2024, Tuesday 04 June 2024, Tuesday 18 June 2024, Tuesday 02 July 2024, Tuesday 16 July 2024, Tuesday 30 July 2024 at for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

An eight-session course helping you explore the BIG story. The group will meet fortnightly on Tuesdays, starting on the 23rd April and ending on the 30th July.

Whether you’re well versed in Scripture or new to the Bible, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world’s best-selling book. The course will increase your confidence, equip you to read the Bible better and help you to see its relevance to daily life. Over eight interactive sessions, it combines video teaching, group discussion, personal reflection and daily readings. Meeting people in groups, where everyone shares their thoughts and experiences, lies at the heart of The Bible Course as everyone learns from each other.

A typical session includes:

A light supper together
15-minute teaching video
25-minute discussion time
15-minute teaching video
10-minute personal reflection to finish
Daily readings between the sessions
If you'd like to take part, please sign up!

Although participants are invited to contribute towards the cost of the supper and course materials, this is optional.

Coat of Hopes

Occurring
Saturday 08 June 2024, Monday 10 June 2024, Tuesday 11 June 2024, Wednesday 12 June 2024, Thursday 13 June 2024, Friday 14 June 2024, Saturday 15 June 2024, Monday 17 June 2024, Tuesday 18 June 2024, Wednesday 19 June 2024, Thursday 20 June 2024, Friday 21 June 2024, Saturday 22 June 2024 at for 6 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

The Coat of Hopes is currently on display at St Stephens, Bowling, from 9:30am - 3pm until Friday 28th June 2024.

For more information please visit http://ststephensbd5.org.uk/

Pop-up Café

Occurring
Wednesday 31 July 2024, Thursday 01 August 2024, Friday 02 August 2024, Saturday 03 August 2024, Wednesday 07 August 2024, Thursday 08 August 2024, Friday 09 August 2024, Saturday 10 August 2024, Wednesday 14 August 2024, Thursday 15 August 2024, Friday 16 August 2024, Saturday 17 August 2024, Wednesday 21 August 2024, Thursday 22 August 2024, Friday 23 August 2024, Wednesday 28 August 2024, Thursday 29 August 2024, Friday 30 August 2024, Saturday 31 August 2024 at for 4 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Our Pop-up Café at Bradford Cathedral returns this summer, from Wednesday 31st July through to the end of August

The Pop-up Café is open on Wednesdays – Saturdays from 11am – 3pm, though please check on our social media or what’s on page before visiting for any changes to these opening times.

We sell a range of items from teas and coffees, to cakes, freshly-made soups and made-to-order sandwiches.

Our food is home-made, and focuses – where we can – on using Fairtrade and / or locally-sourced ingredients. All our tea and coffee is Fairtrade

We accept both cash and card payments, and you can eat-in or take-away.

For full details please visit our our website.

Please note that the Café will be closed on Saturday 24th August 2024.

Monday Fellowship

Occurring
Monday 08 January 2024, Monday 12 February 2024, Monday 11 March 2024, Monday 08 April 2024, Monday 13 May 2024, Monday 10 June 2024, Monday 08 July 2024, Monday 12 August 2024, Monday 09 September 2024, Monday 14 October 2024, Monday 11 November 2024, Monday 09 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to attend, whether you wish to come monthly, as a one-off or dip in and out.

We would love to see you! All talks are followed by refreshments and the meetings begin with a prayer and hymn.

Monday Fellowship programme:
Monday September 9th: Revd. Ned Lunn: Into Pakistan. Reflections from my visit there in November 2023
Monday October 14th: Mary White: Wesley’s Women- An Alternative History of Methodism
Monday November 11th: Maggie Myers: The World War One window at Bradford Cathedral
Monday December 9th: Christmas Fellowship: Carols, stories, poems, food and fellowship at Christmas

Practicing The Way course

Occurring
Tuesday 10 September 2024, Tuesday 24 September 2024, Tuesday 08 October 2024, Tuesday 22 October 2024, Tuesday 05 November 2024, Tuesday 19 November 2024, Tuesday 03 December 2024, Tuesday 17 December 2024 at for 2 hours
Venue
Bradford Cathedral
Address
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

The Practicing the Way course is designed to help us live as an apprentice of Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did.

The course is in eight sessions and will meet fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7pm, starting on 10th September and ending on 17th December.

Each session combines video teaching, group discussion and personal reflection. The rhythm of the course involves learning at the session, followed by practice and reflection between sessions and processing and discussion together at the next session. 

A typical session includes:
A light supper shared together 
10-20 minutes reflection on previous session
10 minute video
15-20 minutes group conversation
10 minute video

Final discussion and prayer

There is a course booklet which is available in electronic or paper format. We will send out links to the booklet to those who sign up and also links to the Practicing The Way course.

If you'd like to take part, please sign up. We look forward to journeying on this course with you!

Revd Pete and Revd Duncan